Syracuse Abroad Center Programs
Syracuse Abroad requires all students to reside in program housing unless they meet specific criteria and are granted a waiver through a petition process. An independent housing petition will only be reviewed should the applying student meet one of the following criteria:
- Religious reasons – The student must provide acceptable documentation establishing the required living condition as a faith requirement that Syracuse Abroad cannot otherwise provide in approved housing.
- Disability accommodation – the student must provide documentation and be approved by Syracuse University’s Center for Disability Resources (CDR) for a housing accommodation that cannot be accommodated by program housing,
- Family member resides in the city of program – the student must provide documentation of the family members local address and a letter of support from a parent or guardian.
Visiting students must have the approval of their home university study abroad office prior to engaging in our petition process.
The deadlines for submitting the independent housing petition form waiver:
- Summer programs: March 1
- Fall semester programs: May 1
- Spring semester programs: October 1
If you have questions about the process, please contact Bridget Demorest at brhughes@syr.edu.
Syracuse Abroad World Partner Programs
Syracuse Abroad requires all students to abide by the housing policies of each World Partner program, including independent housing if the WP allows it. Students must comply with all program-stablished processes and deadlines and submit their independent housing request directly with the provider if required.
Students who elect independent housing through a WP program assume full responsibility for their independently arranged housing. The following provisions apply:
- Students who choose independent housing should expect to carry full responsibility for vetting and contracting their own arrangements.
- Support from the WP and Syracuse University does not extend to independently arranged housing.
- Students must adhere to all independent housing program rules and regulations specified by their WP program.
Note: The WP Independent Housing policy can be paused at any time for a particular provider or location if there are significant changes presented that could affect the safety of our students.
If you have questions, please contact Cara Hardy at crhardy@syr.edu.